Ferenc Erkel
Ferenc Erkel (Hungarian: Erkel Ferenc German: Franz Erkel; November 7, 1810 – June 15, 1893) was a Hungarian composer, conductor and pianist. He was the father of Hungarian grand opera, written mainly on historical themes, which are still often performed in Hungary. He also composed the music of "Himnusz", the national anthem of Hungary, which was adopted in 1844. He died in Budapest.
You can find people similar to Ferenc Erkel by visiting our lists Hungarian male conductors (music) and Male classical pianists.
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| Claim to fame | Himnusz
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| Date of birth | 7 November 1810
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| Place of birth | Gyula, Hungary
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| Date of death | 15 June 1893
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| Place of death | Budapest, Hungary
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Ferenc Erkel is known for his role in the film Napfény a jégen (1961) as (as Erkel).
He is also known for his role in the film Békeidö (1980) - .
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